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Victorian couple pushing for local yarn factory

A central Victorian couple is turning to the public to help finance a yarn factory as COVID-19 exposes Australia's reliance on overseas manufacturers.

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Your say: should state borders re-open now?

More than 2500 readers took part in ACM's poll on when we should open our borders.

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Sobering statistics: Six million coronavirus cases worldwide

Our COVID-19 Informer will keep you up to date with everything you need to know today.

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Palaszczuk opens up Queensland, but there's a catch

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There's reward in sifting through sewage

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Chief Medical Officer urges anyone with cold, cough to get tested

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Agribusiness buzz in brief

A quick look at who and what have been making news in around the traps in agribusiness

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It's a roller coaster ride for global sport as coronavirus restrictions ease

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Mid-year futures spike tipped

There are enough factors at play this year for another mid-year spike in CBOT futures values.

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New name, same problem with yellows virus

A renamed virus that can cause serious damage to canola is on the move this year and it may be more familar to farmers than they think.

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Direction change helps fix seed depth problems

Wallaroo cropper Stephen Paddick, Oorallaw Farms, has sown at a 10-degree angle off his usual east-west sowing direction, aiming to rectify inconsistent seed depth issues brought about by a change in row spacing.

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Brazen tractor theft in the UK

Tractors are not normally associated with stealthy getaways but a gang of crooks in Oxfordshire has got away with eight New Hollands.

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New MLA ads bring together different generations, cultures

Meat & Livestock Australia is set to launch its winter lamb campaign with plans to bridge the isolation gap.

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Renewed overseas interest in wool as prices drop

There is renewed interest coming from wool users across the world who had removed themselves from the market when prices were at record highs.

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Wool prices rise but it's not a sign of a changing market

There were positive movements across all types in the wool market last week but was this a sign of better times ahead or just a one-off price uptick in a still struggling market?

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Do you have the hardest working dog in Australia?

Does your farm dog work harder than the rest? Now is your chance to put it to the test.

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Victorian couple pushing for local yarn factory

A central Victorian couple is turning to the public to help finance a yarn factory as COVID-19 exposes Australia's reliance on overseas manufacturers.

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Wool prices swept-up in gradual emergence from pandemic lockdowns

Most major wool types enjoyed a price rise last week as supplies tightened further and a new season looms.

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How viable are sheep prices ahead of winter?

The reduction in lamb numbers at eastern states markets last week helped drive the market higher.

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Beef

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US and Brazil beef tsunamis threaten

EYCI due back on line this week - 740c/kg tipped

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JBS Dinmore to close for a week

JBS cites "disconnect between cattle supply, prices and international meat market values" for the closure.

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Zanda's beef industry legacy continues | Video

Zanda McDonald's vision for increased animal welfare practices continues to grow.

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Cattle market strength holds but there's talk of a plateau

Will grass go to waste come spring?

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After a number of very tough seasons back-to-back, things are looking positive for a good winter crop yield. Autumn rain events have put some good moisture in the ground and now is the time for growers to take advantage and maximise their yields with a compatible chemical program. Yara Australia is in a good position to assist Australian growers to do just that.

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Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

For many of us who have barely left home in the last six or eight weeks, we are fortunate to have technology embedded in our lives to keep us connected to friends, families and workmates.

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Moo-vers and Shakers

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Designing the right way

Safety for producers and livestock is at the heart of the design and construction process for Atlex Stockyards.

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Allflex tech's powering up Litchfields' dairy op

The Litchfield family's investment in technology from Allflex Livestock Intelligence is paying dividends within their southern NSW-based dairy farming operation.

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Right on track for customers

Fourteen years ago Onetrak burst on the scene and is now a big player in mining, materials handling, forestry and extraction industries.

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Advice pays dividends

Getting the right advice might pave the way to success for family-run agricultural businesses.

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Searching for tags faster

Just Better, 4tags.com.au aim to solve some of the issues usually faced by producers when purchasing tags.

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Agents are in safe hands

As the trusted national peak industry body for livestock and property agents, member engagement is a top priority for the Australian Livestock and Property Agents Association.

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Celebrating Aussie beef

The countdown has officially started for the ever-popular triennial Beef Australia expo to be held in Rockhampton, from May 2 to 8 in 2021 with the events digital launch taking place from May 18 to 22.

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Getting the right mixer essential to efficiency

For 47 years, Italian family-owned business Faresin Industries has been manufacturing feeding solutions to assist producers to maximise feed efficiency.

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Photos & Video

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Designing the right way

Safety for producers and livestock is at the heart of the design and construction process for Atlex Stockyards.

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Allflex tech's powering up Litchfields' dairy op

The Litchfield family's investment in technology from Allflex Livestock Intelligence is paying dividends within their southern NSW-based dairy farming operation.

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Right on track for customers

Fourteen years ago Onetrak burst on the scene and is now a big player in mining, materials handling, forestry and extraction industries.

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Advice pays dividends

Getting the right advice might pave the way to success for family-run agricultural businesses.

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Searching for tags faster

Just Better, 4tags.com.au aim to solve some of the issues usually faced by producers when purchasing tags.

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Agents are in safe hands

As the trusted national peak industry body for livestock and property agents, member engagement is a top priority for the Australian Livestock and Property Agents Association.

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Celebrating Aussie beef

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Getting the right mixer essential to efficiency

For 47 years, Italian family-owned business Faresin Industries has been manufacturing feeding solutions to assist producers to maximise feed efficiency.

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Stock Journal - Photo Sales

To order a photo that you have seen in Stock Journal's print edition or in one of our galleries, click here.

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Wallanba: Westmar beef powerhouse | Video

Wallanba comprises of 2802 hectares of predominantly brigalow/belah country, plus irrigation.

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Flashback Friday - April 1981

IN this week's edition of Flashback Friday we flick through the Stock Journal pages from April 1981, where SA exhibitors enjoyed a successful run at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, farmers gave their opinions on a wild dog fence levy and pork producers discussed increased promotional efforts.

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Zanda's beef industry legacy continues | Video

Zanda McDonald's vision for increased animal welfare practices continues to grow.

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Gray's Texas property Uambi offered | Video

Quality Southern Downs property Uambi is being offered through an expression of interest process closing on June 23.

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Woolworths 10c milk 'gimmick' leaves farmers $90m short: Littleproud

The 10 cent a litre retail levy is "a gimmick duping consumers into thinking dairy farmers are getting genuine help from the supermarket".

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Woolies extends 10c 'drought levy' on house brand milk for a year

Woolworths extends its 10 cents a litre retail price levy and expects to generate $30 million in extra farmer payments

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Mid-year futures spike tipped

There are enough factors at play this year for another mid-year spike in CBOT futures values.

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Agreements can have hidden consequences

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Dairy

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Woolies extends 10c 'drought levy' on house brand milk for a year

Woolworths extends its 10 cents a litre retail price levy and expects to generate $30 million in extra farmer payments

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Worries surround milk levy proposal

While there has been a recent push to introduce a permanent retail levy on fresh milk, many concerns surround the feasibility of the idea, and whether or not a levy would be a true help to the dairy industry.

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Tasmania's milk production on the rise, latest figures reveal

Australia's milk production jumped in April, up 6.4 per cent.

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SADA welcomes compulsory publishing of milk supply agreements

From June 1, milk processors will be required to publish standardised milk supply agreements to cover all circumstances in which they intend to purchase milk in 2020-21, in a move that has been welcomed by SADA president John Hunt.

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Retired dairy cow meat a chef's delight

What happens when a dairy cow's milk duties dry up?

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Machinery

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Fendt tractors help organic fertiliser company close the loop

A NSW South Coast company which transforms waste food into farm fertiliser is being powered by two Fendt tractors.

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Brazen tractor theft in the UK

Tractors are not normally associated with stealthy getaways but a gang of crooks in Oxfordshire has got away with eight New Hollands.

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Deere branches out

Emmets add John Deere construction to range

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Honda quits quads but ACCC stands by decision

With fatalities on the rise, the ACCC is standing by its decision to implement a new safety standard

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Dealers hold onto hope for the future of quad bike sales

Quad bike dealers to push for government legislation to be re-examined.

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Valtra upgrades lineup

Agco offer new options on Valtra range of tractors

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Honda quits quad market

Honda are removing ATV quad bikes from sale in Australia from 2021

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Honda quit quad market

Honda are removing ATV quad bikes from sale in Australia from 2021

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Property

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After 100 years Jefferis family offers Elrose

Cloncurry property Elrose is being sold through an expressions of interest process.

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Colanya sold for $3.25 million

The 13,104 hectare Longreach property Colanya has sold at auction for $3.25 million.

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Wallanba: Westmar beef powerhouse | Video

Wallanba comprises of 2802 hectares of predominantly brigalow/belah country, plus irrigation.

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Hurdle Estate sold at auction

Injune property Hurdle Estate has sold at a Nutrien Harcourts auction for $4.175 million.

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Agreements can have hidden consequences

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Wool must be made 'essential' | Comment

Wool needs to be an essential part of human existence.

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Review management to avoid getting complacent

Top sportspeople do a lot of 'one percenters' and by the time they add all these together it makes a huge difference. Good sheep operators are no different.

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